The Royal Navy came into its own during the "Age of Reason," in which ancient Greece was seen as a virtuous and exemplary ...

Many Royal Navy ships throughout history have been named after figures and creatures from ancient Greek mythology. The current vessel is the sixth to bear the name “Agamemnon.” “The commissioning of ...

HMS Richmond has been sailing the world on behalf of the Royal Navy for three decades. When the British designed her, it was ...

THE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL NAVY begins with King Henry VIII’s first fleet, moves on to the exploits of Sir Francis Drake, the showdown with Spain’s “invincible” Armada in 1588, Nelson’s success at the ...

Title of v. 7 reads: The royal navy, a history from the earliest times to the death of Queen Victoria. The history of the period 1603-1660, originally assigned to E. Fraser, has been written by L.

The F-35Bs of 809 Naval Air Squadron have joined HMS Prince of Wales in the North Sea for a month of training as they prepare for the first deployment next year. The Royal Navy is finally back at sea ...

News of the sinking of the British Royal Navy warships HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse by Japanese military pilots in the Pacific rippled around the world. It was Dec. 10, 1941, just days after ...

British Royal Navy officers face rigorous test before they are given command of a submarine. During the "Perisher," candidates have to show they can lead a team and remain calm under pressure. "You ...